Volvo real fuel consumption
According to aggregated user reports, the average real fuel consumption of Volvo cars is approximately 11% higher for gasoline engines and is approximately 16% higher for diesel engines compared to the advertised consumption. Average fuel consumption difference for Volvo vehicles manufactured in the last ten years is about approximately +34%, while older Volvo cars consume approximately 7% more compared to the manufacturer's claimed consumption.
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars |
|---|
| All carmakers | Volvo | All carmakers | Volvo |
|---|
| 2000 |
+4% | +3% |
+5% | +2% |
| Show all years |
| 2001 |
+5% | minor |
+6% | +2% |
| 2002 |
+6% | minor |
+7% | minor |
| 2003 |
+6% | minor |
+8% | minor |
| 2004 |
+7% | minor |
+9% | minor |
| 2005 |
+8% | minor |
+10% | minor |
| 2006 |
+9% | +3% |
+11% | +6% |
| 2007 |
+11% | +4% |
+12% | +11% |
| 2008 |
+12% | +5% |
+13% | +12% |
| 2009 |
+14% | +7% |
+14% | +13% |
| 2010 |
+16% | +10% |
+16% | +16% |
| 2011 |
+19% | +9% |
+19% | +18% |
| 2012 |
+21% | +11% |
+23% | +18% |
| 2013 |
+23% | +14% |
+27% | +27% |
| 2014 |
+26% | +21% |
+30% | +35% |
| 2015 |
+27% | +21% |
+33% | +38% |
| 2016 |
+28% | +29% |
+36% | +39% |
| 2017 |
+28% | +32% |
+38% | +40% |
| 2018 |
+28% | +28% |
+39% | +41% |
| 2019 |
+28% | +24% |
+37% | +36% |
| 2020 |
+27% | +21% |
+37% | +35% |
| 2021 |
+26% | +14% |
+37% | +26% |
Among the recent Volvo gasoline models, the Volvo S90, Volvo XC70 and Volvo V70 come closest to meeting the manufacturer's fuel economy ratings. Regarding recent Volvo diesel models, the Volvo S80, Volvo XC70 and Volvo V70 correspond most accurately to advertised fuel economy figures.
Select an Volvo model to see the real fuel consumption of specific engine versions.
Volvo 850
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+9% Diesel:
insignificant
Volvo 940
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+7% Diesel:
+6%
Volvo 960
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+12%
Volvo C30
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+10% Diesel:
+13%
Volvo C70
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
insignificant Diesel:
insignificant
Volvo S40
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+5% Diesel:
+5%
Volvo S60
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+7% Diesel:
+13%
Volvo S70
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
insignificant Diesel:
insignificant
Volvo S80
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+5% Diesel:
+9%
Volvo S90
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
insignificant Diesel:
+40%
Volvo V40
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+16% Diesel:
+24%
Volvo V50
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+5% Diesel:
+9%
Volvo V60
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+25% Diesel:
+31%
Volvo V70
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+5% Diesel:
+13%
Volvo V90
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+28% Diesel:
+45%
Volvo XC40
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+28% Diesel:
+25%
Volvo XC60
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+21% Diesel:
+30%
Volvo XC70
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+4% Diesel:
+11%
Volvo XC90
Real fuel consumption difference:
Petrol:
+21% Diesel:
+17%
User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.
